Textile Fragment

2017-13-1

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number 2017-13-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Egypt
Period Byzantine (uncertain)
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool (uncertain)
Description

Decorated fragment of a roundel from a garment. Fabric is worked in red, yellow, green and black. At the center is a circular motif containing a creature of sorts. Around this central image were originally 6 additional creatures, some quadrupeds, perhaps lions or dogs. Around the edge of the roundel is a multicolor chevron border. Fragment is in 2 pieces.

Height 9 cm
Length 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Susan B. Smith, 2017

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